Zephyr acquires Swedish offshore wind portfolio from Statkraft
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Zephyr Renewable has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of offshore wind projects previously owned and developed by Statkraft. All projects in the portfolio are located in Sweden. Zephyr will lead the continued development of the projects, including Bothnia Offshore Sigma and Lambda North in the Bothnian Sea.
Ørsted and ESB joint venture awarded provisional rights for Tonn Nua offshore wind site
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The Irish Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has provisionally awarded the Tonn Nua offshore wind site to a joint venture between Ørsted and ESB. The site, off the coast of County Waterford, covers 306 km² and has been designated as the only location for bidders under Ireland’s second Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS).
Report highlights steps to advance floating offshore wind in Celtic Sea
- Category: Industry News
Celtic Sea Power, a subsidiary of Cornwall Council, has published a new report under its Celtic Sea FLOW Masterplan, aimed at maximising the economic and social benefits of floating offshore wind. The report details the regional master planning process and recommends policy interventions to help government and industry sustain progress.
Philippines opens first offshore wind auction under GEA-5
- Category: Industry News
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has issued the notice of auction and terms of reference for the fifth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-5), marking the country’s first competitive tender for fixed-bottom offshore wind. The round offers 3.3GW for delivery between 2028 and 2030 to support the integration of large-scale offshore wind into the national energy mix.
New Jersey outlines updated direction for future energy policy
- Category: Industry News
New Jersey has released the 2024 Energy Master Plan, presented by Governor Phil Murphy as the State’s updated framework for future energy policy. The report reviews recent progress and sets out recommendations for the next decade aimed at delivering a clean and affordable energy system that meets both demand and supply needs. Work on the plan took place from early 2024 to October 2025 and builds on the 2019 edition. It incorporates newer developments in technology, policy, and programme design.
UK underwater supply chain at risk from project delays, survey warns
- Category: Industry News
Frequent delays in offshore energy and infrastructure projects are threatening the UK’s underwater supply chain, according to the Global Underwater Hub’s 2025 Business Survey. The study found that almost all respondents believe work in sectors such as oil and gas, offshore wind, and defence is progressing too slowly, while more than 80% said developments are not moving at the pace the country requires.
Montrose Port marks 1 GWh of renewable shore power
- Category: Company News
Montrose Port Authority has reached the milestone of delivering 1 GWh of renewable electricity through its Plug Montrose shore power facility. The system enables offshore energy vessels to connect to the port grid and draw electricity certified with a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin, allowing them to shut down diesel engines while berthed and maintain full onboard operations.
EFTA Surveillance Authority approves Norwegian floating offshore wind aid scheme
- Category: Industry News
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved a state aid scheme to support the development of floating offshore wind projects in Norway under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework. The scheme is intended to accelerate small-scale projects and contribute to lowering future costs for larger floating wind farms.
China Three Gorges submits offshore wind system design to WIPO
- Category: Product News
China Three Gorges has submitted a patent application to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) for an integrated offshore wind power system that combines energy generation with subsea data centres and marine ranching.
Glamox supplies exterior lighting for new Offshore Construction Vessels
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Glamox is supplying exterior marine LED lighting for four Offshore Construction Vessels commissioned by Seatankers. The vessels are intended to support a range of offshore construction activities, including offshore wind projects and subsea installation work.
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- Terra-Gen progresses Texas wind expansion with Monte Cristo I commissioning
- Orlen’s Baltic East offshore wind project receives environmental approval
- ABO Energy adjusts project valuations amid changing auction conditions in Germany
- Oregon issues order to cut carbon pollution and accelerate clean energy transition
- TotalEnergies submits permit applications for German offshore wind projects
- Danish Energy Agency opens tenders for new offshore wind areas
- WavEC Offshore Renewables seminar focuses on Portugal–Brazil cooperation in floating wind
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- Derecktor Shipyards delivers new crew vessel for USA offshore work
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